 Diptyque's flagship store in Paris, France, 2008 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Luxury goods |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Number of locations | 124 (global) |
| Key people | Laurence Semichon (CEO) |
| Revenue | €199 million (2024) |
| Owner | Manzanita Capital |
| Website | diptyqueparis.com |
Diptyque Paris is a French luxury fragrance brand headquartered in Paris, France. Founded on 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain by a trio of French designers, its brand name is derived from the Ancient Greek word Diptych, meaning a two-panel image, a reflection of the designer's early interest in cryptography. The company produces perfumes (colognes), scented candles, skincare, soaps, and oil diffusers. The original boutique still operates at the same location in Paris, and the brand has 124 boutiques worldwide.
History
The company was founded by Yves Coueslant (a stage designer), Christiane Gautrot (an interior designer) and Desmond Knox-Leet (a painter). The first shop they opened sold fabric designs and various decorative items, but by 1963, they had introduced scented candles. By 1968, it came out with its first eau de toilette, called L’Eau. Over the years, more perfumes and scented candles were developed with perfumers including Olivia Giacobetti, Olivier Pescheux and Fabrice Pellegrin. The signature black and white labels affixed to the candles were designed and hand-drawn by Knox-Leet. After Knox-Leet's sudden death in 1993, following an operation for appendicitis, Coueslant took over the design of the labels, and Mohamed Lataoui, another friend, became managing director.
In 2005, Diptyque was bought by London-based private equity firm Manzanita Capital.
Fragrances
- L’Eau (by Norbert Bijaoui, 1968)
- Vinaigre de Toilette (1973)
- L'Eau Trois (1975)
- Virgilio (1990)
- Philosykos (by Olivia Giacobetti, 1996)
- Eau des Sens (by Olivier Pescheux)
- Tam Dao (2003)
- Do Son (2004)
- Eau de Tarocco (by Olivier Pescheux, 2008)
- L'Ombre dans l'Eau
- L'Autre
- Eau Rose
- Figuier
- Baies
- Fleur de Peau
- Eau Duelle
- Orphéon
- Tempo
- L'eau Papier
- Eau de Minthé
- Olène
- Eau Mohéli (by Olivier Pescheux)
- Eau Nabati
- Vetyverio
- 34 Boulevard Saint Germain (by Olivier Pescheux)
- Oyédo
- Eau Rihla
See also
References
- ^ The Untold Story Behind Paris’s Most Charming Boutique The Wall Street Journal, Aleksandra Crapanzano, June 21, 2018,
- "Diptyque Stores". Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ^ Dodds, Rosanna (2024-05-08). "Maison Diptyque lands in London". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Lyall, Joanna (2013-11-18). "Yves Coueslant obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Greenbaum, Hilary (2011-03-17). "Who Made Those Labels?". The 6th Floor Blog - The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- Thomas, Ellen (2019-08-14). "Diptyque Is Making Scented Tattoos". WWD. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- Burr, Chandler (2008-05-29). "Scent Notes | L'Eau des Hespérides by Diptyque". T Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Salibian, Sandra (2023-07-11). "Master Perfumer Olivier Pescheux Dies at 57". WWD. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- Chandler Burr (28 May 2009), Scent Notes: L’Eau de Tarocco by Diptyque T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
- "All Fragrances | Diptyque Paris". Diptyque. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
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